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Senate roll call 176 · 47th Congress · May 20, 1881

To adopt a resolution confirming the appointment of glenn w. Scofield as judge of the court of claims.

On May 20, 1881, the Senate voted 39–14. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–0, Democrats 7–14, Independents 1–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), James A. Garfield was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
39
No
14
Did not vote
30
Date
May 20, 1881

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 14 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt a resolution confirming the…: Senate Vote, May 20, 1881,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-S-176/to-adopt-a-resolution-confirming-the-appointment-of-glenn (accessed 2026-10-17).